Our Story

Inclusive Concepts began with a personal story of growth and passion.

Narissa was once a co-op intern working under Inez in the corporate world, and their shared experiences in these environments sparked a desire for deeper change.

Inez, driven by a vision to make tangible, lasting impact in the realm of inclusion and belonging, took the leap and started her own consulting company. She saw firsthand the struggles organizations faced in trying to create diverse and equitable workplaces with limited resources and understanding.

Knowing that real change was possible, she set out to provide the tools, knowledge, and support that could embed inclusion into an organization’s very fabric. And when it came time to expand the team, she brought Narissa back on board as her first full-time hire, continuing the journey they started together.

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Inez Ashworth

(She/Her/Hers)

Founder and Inclusion Lead

What Makes Us Different

At Inclusive Concepts, we bring a unique perspective to the table. Having worked within organizations ourselves before transitioning to consulting, we truly understand the internal challenges companies face.

We know the reality of trying to balance inclusion goals with day-to-day operations. That’s why we take a human-centered approach to everything we do, meeting you where you are in your journey and recognizing that there’s no one-size-fits-all solution.

We also believe that important work doesn’t have to be heavy all the time, which is why we bring a touch of humor into our process—because progress is easier when we can laugh and learn together.

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Narissa Jessa

(She/Her/Hers)

Inclusion Specialist

Why Partner With Us

Partnering with Inclusive Concepts means engaging with a team that is genuinely committed to your organization’s growth and success.

We create tailored approaches that align with your organization’s specific culture, needs, and challenges, while upholding authenticity and integrity every step of the way.

We guide you in fostering inclusive workplaces that go beyond surface-level fixes, embedding equity into your everyday practices. And, no matter where you are on your journey, we’re here to support you, ensuring that the work we do together results in sustainable and meaningful impact.

Testimonials

“Equity, diversity, and Inclusivity (EDI) are important principles in our workplace. Inez Ashworth has been a valuable advisor providing subject matter guidance and expertise as we progress our EDI initiatives.  Her enthusiasm, knowledge, and collaborative approach to working with us has made a positive impression on our employees. Thank you, Inez.”

Trevor Lynn, Senior Manager Communications, Alberta Innovates

“In getting to work with Inez I have seen firsthand that The Human Movement was truly born out of a desire Inez has to build a more inclusive world. Inez is welcoming and accepting of all and supports individuals and organizations as they work to be more inclusive themselves. Inez sees the big picture and can assess the needs of those she is working with and for. She is easy going and authentic, a pleasure to work with. We are so fortunate to have her in the EDI space!”

Kelly Dueck, Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility advocate

“We had the privilege of working with Inclusive Concepts for our diversity, equity, and inclusion training sessions in February and March of 2024. We were thoroughly impressed with the professionalism, expertise, and dedication demonstrated by Inez and Narissa. The training sessions were informative, thought-provoking, and provided our organization with valuable insights and tools to foster a more inclusive and equitable work environment. We highly recommend Inclusive Concepts for their commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.”

Ashley Bosworth, HR Generalist at Calgary Meals on Wheels

Inez is not only passionate, she is a dynamic leader. Her creativity and drive for inclusion helps create engagement and facilitates learning for all! Inez creates and supports implementing practical solutions and meets companies where they are at therefore having a lasting impact.

Kourtnee Plume, Regional HR Director, Fluor Corporation

Inez leads with passion for inclusion in everything she does. She is both strategic and hands-on when it comes to Inclusion and Diversity programs. Inez is an empathetic leader who hones in on creative and practical actions to make workplaces more inclusive. She brings energy, enthusiasm and results. She is an absolute pleasure to work with, and she leaves every workplace better than she found it!

Vidushi Korczyk, Management Consulting Senior Manager at Accenture

“We’ve had the pleasure of working with Inclusive Concepts on the co-design and co-delivery of our Inclusive Leadership training at ENMAX along with engaging them on a customer facing teams training needs assessment. We are always impressed with their thoughtful, highly collaborative and engaging approach to creating solutions that meet us where we are as an organization. We are grateful for the expertise, thought leadership and partnership that Inclusive Concepts brings to ENMAX and would not hesitate to recommend them as you start or evolve your DEI journey.”

Shahzia Noorally, Program Manager - Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging at ENMAX

Inez is an empathic and compassionate leader and leads a company working to make the world a better place. Inclusive Concepts delivers strategic and tactical opportunities, policies, programs, actions and workshops to ensure your workplace is more inclusive, equitable and diverse. They deliver energetically, passionately and with kindness and respect. Inez and Narissa are absolute pleasures to work with and I look forward to every opportunity to work together and collaborate in the future.

Meredith MacKay, Entrepreneur

You always empowered me to be bold and be true to who I am, and I really could not have done it without you. You’ve forever impacted my life in a very big way, and I really want to thank you for that. I know that with this new endeavor you’re going to continue to impact people’s lives in a very positive way!  

Christina Gale, Senior Development Engineer at Cenovus Energy

Inez is a passionate and skilled Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) professional. I first met her at external functions when I was learning the I&D space. I was immediately impressed with her knowledge and experience. I learned a lot from her; she was one of my “go-to” people when I had questions or was looking for advice. We have recently worked more closely and her creative, innovative approach and dedication to driving the organization’s I&D strategy forward is second to none. Husky’s reputation and progress in this space is due in no small part to Inez. As I return to the I&D space, I will use much of what I learned from Inez and continue to consider her a trusted advisor. I highly recommend Inez to any organization looking to build or accelerate their I&D strategy.

Kerri Rudnicki, Director of Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging at Finning International

If you want to get the right D&I program in place, reach out to the best! Inez is a leader in her field, bringing her expertise, passion, and commitment to making workplaces better! As an HR professional, I would not hesitate to recommend her to any of my clients needing D&I support and programs.

Rita Rietze, Founder ALL OF HR

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